What's Your Opinion?

Compiled by Bill O’Neill

Question: President Obama said last week he intends to open parts of the Atlantic Coast for offshore oil and natural gas drilling in order to sustain economic growth. However, environmental groups criticize the plan. How do you feel about it?

“I feel that President Obama is catering to the oil companies. They do whatever they want just for the money. That won’t sustain economic growth.” –Evelyn Herrera, The Bronx “I think it’s a good idea to explore other energy sources. But I don’t know how realistic it is to expect America to become energy independent.” –Anuj Saxena, Manhattan “It’s good for the fact that we need to be less dependent on other countries for oil. But then again, any off shore oil drilling is bad for the enviornment.” –Eric Nieves, Canarsie “I would be for the drilling. But a stipend should be put aside in case there is an accident. So you won’t have to burden the taxpayers at that time.” –Vaughan Gilmore, Bedford Stuyvesant